Natural History Museums in Slovenia
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Savinjska (6)
Goriška (5)
Osrednjeslovenska (5)
Koroška (3)
Obalno-kraška (3)
Pomurska (3)
Podravska (2)
Primorsko-notranjska (2)
Gorenjska (1)
Jugovzhodna Slovenija (1)
Natural History Museums in Slovenia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 31 natural history museums in Slovenia, spread across 10 statistical regions and 27 towns and cities. Most of them are in Savinjska (6), Goriška (5), and Osrednjeslovenska (5).
At the city level, Grad (2), Idrija (2), and Ljubljana (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 18 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 natural history museums in Slovenia
The best-known natural history museums in Slovenia
Prirodoslovni muzej SlovenijeNature · Ljubljana
Grad PodsredaCastles & Palaces · Podsreda
Grad GradCastles & Palaces · Grad
Antonijev rovTechnology · Idrija
Akvarij PiranNature · Piran- Čarobni svet školjkNature · Piran
- Center RinkaRegional · Solčava
- Center za obiskovalce Geoparka IdrijaNature · Idrija
- Dom čebelarjev BrodeSpecial · Brode
- Dom TrentaNature · Trenta
Natural history museums in Slovenia with programs for families
- Prirodoslovni muzej SlovenijeNature · Ljubljana
- Grad PodsredaCastles & Palaces · Podsreda
- Grad GradCastles & Palaces · Grad
- Antonijev rovTechnology · Idrija
- Čarobni svet školjkNature · Piran
- Center za obiskovalce Geoparka IdrijaNature · Idrija
- Doživljajski park VulkanijaNature · Grad
Grad BorlCastles & Palaces · Dolane- Hiša eksperimentovNature · Ljubljana
- Hiša kranjske čebeleNature · Višnja Gora
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Slovenia
By statistical region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Slovenia?
Our directory currently lists 31 natural history museums in Slovenia across 27 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Slovenia?
Some of the best known are Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Grad Podsreda, Grad Grad, Antonijev rov, and Akvarij Piran.
Which natural history museums in Slovenia offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Stari zapori.
Which natural history museums in Slovenia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Antonijev rov, and Center za obiskovalce Geoparka Idrija.
Which natural history museums in Slovenia are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Hiša mineralov, and Muzejska hiša Semič. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Slovenia?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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